A portrait of St. Fermin
St. Fermin
c. 272 – c. 303
Feast
September 25 · IV c.
Patron of
Pamplona · Amiens · Wine merchants
Order
Bishop / Martyr
Traditional first bishop of Amiens (c. 272-c. 303), of Pamplona origin; according to legend evangelized Aquitania and Gaul before being beheaded under Diocletian. Patron of Pamplona (where the famous July festival features the encierro running of the bulls) and of Amiens. Pre-Congregation; legendary biography.
Life & Times
Born: c. 272 · Died: c. 303 · From: Spain / France.
Patronage
St. Fermin is invoked as the patron of pamplona, amiens, wine merchants. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
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